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  • Michelle & Nicholas’s San Francisco City Hall Wedding

    All of this happened so fast. We met Michelle and her sister in January. Four months later, we drove to San Francisco City Hall to capture their intimate wedding ceremony and got to Castro Valley, where they had their simple yet elegant reception at their family’s ranch. This was the first time we met Nick and their son.

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  • Photography at San Francisco City Hall

    I consider myself extremely lucky as part of my "work" to shoot at magnificent San Francisco City Hall.  There are so many beautiful spots to shoot at the City Hall that one can never get tired of the same location.  And every couple brings their own uniqueness that changes how the same space can be viewed.

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  • Becky Gmahling Photography

    "The hard work puts you where the good luck can find you." -Unknown

    I'm not one for quotes but I love this one because I don't really even believe in luck. I do believe that there are no rewards without hard work. If I work hard enough to find out if luck exists, I'll take all that I can get. I'm thrilled that at such a young age I have found and started my dream career. As a recent graduate from UC Davis with a degree in Design and Communication, I always knew I wanted to work in a creative field. A few years ago I began second shooting weddings and that led to me taking off on my own business venture and photographing weddings, seniors, families, lifestyle, events, camps, artwork, food - you name it. I really haven't said no to anything yet. It's the reason I love this field. There is a challenge around every corner, with every photoshoot and every subject, to give your work its own voice and individuality.

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    One of my favorite projects thus far was a lovely, leisurely engagement session throughout San Francisco. The bride-to-be has been a close friend of mine since we were just 7 years old.

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    A bit of a plot twist here: their wedding was the day after their engagement session! Talk about a whirlwind! I have never been so challenged in my life, and it all paid off. My lifelong friend was marrying the man of her dreams, on a foggy morning, in a breathtaking city, and they brought their adorable dog!

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    With a passion for lifestyle photography, I find that the details can bring back the best memories, so I make sure to capture as many details as possible. For me, the best feeling is when you look down at your camera after taking a (hopefully) winning shot, and you see the glimmer in their eye as they look at each other. It only gets better from there.

    BGP_2175BGP_2248-Edit-EditBGP_2295 BGP_2333BGP_2460BGP_2837BGP_2855BGP_2763 Through photography I have made life-long friends and worked with remarkable organizations like Camp Kesem and Active Minds. I may not believe in luck, but I am always looking forward to my next big challenge; it's what makes life worthwhile!

    COMPANY:Becky Gmahling Photography WEBSITE: http://www.beckygmahling.com SOCIAL: facebook, instagram

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